as in competitor
one who strives for the same thing as another
three contestants will compete on live TV for the cash prize
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Recent Examples of contestant
The premise was simple: contestants from all over the world were divided into Hogwarts houses — Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw — and competed against each other on their in-depth Harry Potter knowledge.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
At the same time, Ansu Fati, who has just recovered from an injury, probably isn't a contestant in this positional rivalry.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
The 49-year-old broadcaster, who took over the beloved game show from veteran host Pat Sajak in September, showcased his breakdancing skills while chatting with contestants during a commercial break on Tuesday, December 10.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
The 17-time Grammy winner was a Mega Mentor this season and sat in on bass in the Semifinals last week as the contestants tackled his songs in pairs.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
At the same time, Ansu Fati, who has just recovered from an injury, probably isn't a contestant in this positional rivalry.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
The 49-year-old broadcaster, who took over the beloved game show from veteran host Pat Sajak in September, showcased his breakdancing skills while chatting with contestants during a commercial break on Tuesday, December 10.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
The 17-time Grammy winner was a Mega Mentor this season and sat in on bass in the Semifinals last week as the contestants tackled his songs in pairs.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contestant
Noun
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Usyk 1 Results & Recap: When the fight opened, the two competitors looked to establish their attacks.Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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The News started a morning edition to rub out its competitor.Tim Kiska, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
Noun
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If a couple of blockbusters do come to fruition before Sasaki is posted, the idea of Boston as a championship contender may not seem so farfetched.Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2024
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The team was a playoff contender because the competitive equity rankings count not just wins and losses, but strength of schedule.Joe Mathews, The Mercury News, 21 Dec. 2024
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Its main rivals include the Honda Accord Hybrid Touring (starting at $37,000) and the Nissan Maxima (starting at $42,250).Josh Max, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Miragaia likely swung its tail to drive off predators, and perhaps cause rivals to back down, rather than trying to strike potential threats.Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Contestant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contestant. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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